About Us
A Christ-centred, welcoming church, growing in our love for God, each other, and our community.
What We Stand On
Ten values that shape parish life
The everyday convictions behind how we worship, serve, and treat one another.
Love
Balancing affection for God, each other, and our community.
Fruit
Practising the fruit of the Spirit, day to day.
Listening
To God, to Scripture, and to one another.
Wisdom
Seeking God’s guidance through prayer and Scripture.
Leadership
Christ-like — empowering, not controlling.
Humility
Following Jesus’s example of service.
Honesty
Choosing authenticity over performance.
Community
Nurturing real relationships.
Discipleship
Forming followers who form others.
Gospel
The central, redeeming message of Christ.
Our Mosaic
Where our symbol comes from
Our mosaic emerged from a Good Friday service in 2015, each piece placed by hand — representing “togetherness and brokenness gathering around the cross of Easter.”
One Parish
Three churches in the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn
Anglican Parish of Bungendore is one parish family, gathered in three places.
Our Team
Ministry Leadership
Mike Pailthorpe
Studied theology and philosophy in Sydney before ministry in Bathurst, Grenfell, and — since 2014 — Bungendore.
Chloe Pailthorpe
Studied theology and ministry in Sydney; joined Mike in ministry at Bathurst, Grenfell, and now Bungendore.
Rachael Price
A life-long follower of Christ, and a regular at Bungendore Anglican since moving to the area in 2022.
Karen McPherson
Reverend Sarah
Parish Council 2026
Gemma Riley — Warden St Philip’s; Chair of Parish Council
Jeff Buckpitt — Treasurer, Warden St Philip’s
Carla Begbie — Warden St Mark’s
Craig P — Warden St Philip’s
Andrew Brown — Parish Councillor
Grant Rawstorn — Parish Councillor
Safe Ministry: Phil Riley (Coordinator)
